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    Atropellar (en. Run over)

    /a.tɾo.peˈʎaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hit or harm someone or something by impacting violently.
    The car ran over the cyclist on the road.
    El coche atropelló al ciclista en la carretera.
    To pass quickly over someone or something, causing harm.
    The train ran over a man on the track.
    El tren atropelló a un hombre en la vía.
    To move very quickly, often without considering others.
    She ran over her colleagues in her hurry to leave.
    Ella atropelló a sus compañeros en su prisa por salir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'atropellare', which means 'to make fall or knock down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to run over someone
    To impact or hit a person with a vehicle.
    atropellar a alguien
    to be run over
    To suffer an accident by being hit by a vehicle.
    ser atropellado
    to run someone over with words
    To criticize or verbally pressure someone aggressively.
    atropellar a alguien con palabras

    Related Words

    to roll over
    To pass over someone or something with a vehicle.
    arrollar
    collision
    Collision or accident between two or more objects.
    colisión
    impact
    Effect of a hit or collision.
    impacto

    Slang Meanings

    Rollover
    The rollover was so strong that the car was damaged.
    El atropellón fue tan fuerte que el coche quedó dañado.
    Run over
    He was so run over that he didn't know what to do.
    Estaba tan atropellado que no sabía qué hacer.